BIMEDA Flee, 400 ml

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But, Kathleen Pohl, veterinary surgeon at My Family Vets told The Independent that “some pets tolerate large numbers of fleas before showing signs of irritation”, meaning there can be a big infestation before you are aware of the problem. This is why “prevention can be easier and more effective than treating an outbreak”, she says. The pyrethroid also has shown a toxic effect on rats and other small animals, so do the same with these. Lastly, it is highly toxic to aquatic mammals, so remove fish tanks before using flea sprays. Before applying any of the above, you should remove all washable surfaces like cushion covers and bedding and wash on high heat for the best results.

When your pet has fleas, treating them with dog or cat flea treatment isn’t enough. Eggs and larvae will still be found on soft surfaces such as their bed, your carpets and sofa, and in the car if you take them on trips. But they can fall off your pet pretty much anywhere they have been. Permethrin is an ingredient found in a lot of the above insecticides. It is a synthetic pyrethroid that acts as a neurotoxin on insects. When you are facing quite a serious infestation and the only way forward is to spray the entire room from top to bottom, a flea fogger may be the best option so you’re not standing manually spraying for ages. Fleas are unpleasant for pets and humans and can, unfortunately, have a relatively long life cycle. Therefore, finding a product that really works is vital.Vacuuming is vital as no insecticide can kill off fleas at the pupae stage (you must wait until they hatch), so hoovering regularly over the course of seven days should get all last traces remaining. You may also wish to reapply repellents after this time. Flea sprays are either made with synthetic chemicals or natural ingredients. Chemical-based sprays may give you pause if you’re using them on your pets or around your children. However, natural sprays may be more expensive and less effective. If you’re using a chemical-based spray, read its ingredients closely to see what it’s made with. Some chemicals, including imidacloprid, fipronil, permethrin, methoprene, and pyriproxyfen, are known to cause health problems for animals. Versatility

Flea spray is an essential item for any pet lover whose dog or cat spends a lot of time outdoors and lives in an area that’s highly susceptible to fleas. However, flea spray alone may not be enough to keep your furry friend safe. Here are some other steps our team recommends you can take to prevent and get rid of fleas. Keep Your Home and Yard Clean When looking for a preventative treatment, PDSA veterinary nurse Nina Downing recommends purchasing from a “reputable pet store or online retailer” and keeping an eye out for the “products that are categorised as ‘NFA-VPS’”, which means “they can only be sold by a vet, pharmacist or suitably qualified person”. Note the expiration date on the bottle. Flea home spray loses effectiveness over time. The average shelf life spans a year, but this varies from product to product.Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.